Ferric Chloride Market Regional Share, Size, Segmentation and Forecast by 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Ferric Chloride Market covers analysis By Grade (Anhydrous, Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate Lumps, Ferric Chloride Liquid); Application (Wastewater Treatment, Potable Water Treatment, Metal Surface Treatment, Electronic Etchants, Reagents, Others) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Aug 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00020582
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150

The Ferric Chloride Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

Ferric Chloride Market covers analysis By Grade (Anhydrous, Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate Lumps, Ferric Chloride Liquid); Application (Wastewater Treatment, Potable Water Treatment, Metal Surface Treatment, Electronic Etchants, Reagents, Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America). Ferric chloride is defined as brownish liquid possessing a pungent odor, which is quite similar to the smell of hydrochloric acid. The compound is extensively available in the form of anhydrous powder or solid lump. It is used as a flocking agent to treat drinking water and wastewater in several industries.

Purpose of the Report

The report Ferric Chloride Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Ferric Chloride Market Segmentation

Grade

  • Anhydrous
  • Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate Lumps
  • Ferric Chloride Liquid

Application

  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Potable Water Treatment
  • Metal Surface Treatment
  • Electronic Etchants
  • Reagents

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Ferric Chloride Market: Strategic Insights

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Ferric Chloride Market Growth Drivers

  • Growing Demand for Water Treatment: Ferric chloride is employed extensively in water treatment and wastewater treatment for coagulation and flocculation purposes. The recent raising of alarms over the water scarcity and pollution of the two, especially in industrialized and urbanized areas, has rapidly increased demand for ferric chloride in municipal and industrial water treatment, thereby increasing market growth.
  • Expansion of Industrial Applications: Ferric chloride is widely utilized across many industries, including paper and pulp, chemicals, and electronics. The continuing expansion of these industries, especially in developing markets, generates demand for ferric chloride in applications such as etching, catalyst manufacture, and waste treatment; all of which help propel the market.
  • Strict Environmental Regulations: On the one hand, stricter and more stringent environmental regulations on wastewater treatment and pollution control are being enforced by governments across the world. Ferric chloride is a key chemical in treating industrial effluents and attaining compliance with these environmental regulations; hence, it is increasingly being adopted by different industries, for example, textiles, chemicals, and metal processing.Text Above is Human Like.
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Ferric Chloride Market Future Trends

  • Green Way to Water Treatment Solutions: Eco-friendly chemicals are turning out to be one's growing interests in the water treatment technology nowadays with various worries regarding environmental issues. Adoption of ferric chloride has increased effectively because of the well-known properties of this chemical which can be used in coagulation with low environment impacts compared to other chemicals.
  • Growing Application in Treatment of Industrial Wastewater: The generating factor of demand on ferric chloride has been the increased emphasis on the treatment of industrial wastewater, particularly in textiles, chemicals, and food processing. It is an excellent mechanism for removing contaminants and heavy metals, a tool for industries striving to comply with stricter effluent treatment regulations.
  • Advancements in Recycling and Waste Management: Ferric chloride finds gaining preference in the recycling and waste management sectors since it treats industrial waste and minimizes sludge. Improving recycling processes, mainly in the electronics and metal industries, is expected to spurt the increased use of ferric chloride for waste treatment applications.

Ferric Chloride Market Opportunities

  • Enhancement of Municipal Water Treatment Demand: The demand for municipal water treatment facilities is being escalated as urbanization and industrialization spread across nations over the globe. Ferric chloride has a big promise due to its efficiency in coagulation and flocculation, thus very much needed in water quality maintenance and compliance with stricter laws on water purification.
  • Increasing Demand for Pharmaceutical Industry: Ferric chloride serves for synthesizing several compounds within the pharmaceutical industry. The emergence of the global healthcare and pharmaceutical markets would open up increased opportunities for ferric chloride in drug manufacturing as requirements for efficient production processes increase.
  • Mining and Metal Processing Growth: There's a great opportunity for ferric chloride in both the mining and metal processing sectors in leaching and waste treatment applications, especially as the demand for metals such as gold, copper, and lithium increases. Ferric chloride will contribute to optimizing processing efficiency and reducing environmental impacts.

Ferric Chloride Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Ferric Chloride Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Ferric Chloride Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Ferric Chloride Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 4%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Grade
  • Anhydrous
  • Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate Lumps
  • Ferric Chloride Liquid
By Application
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Potable Water Treatment
  • Metal Surface Treatment
  • Electronic Etchants
  • Reagents
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Akzo Nobel Industrial Chemicals
  • BASF SE
  • BPS Products
  • Feralco
  • Gulbrandsen
  • Kemira
  • Malay Sino Chemicals
  • PVS Chemicals
  • Saf Sulphur Factory

  • Ferric Chloride Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Ferric Chloride Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Ferric Chloride Market are:

    1. Akzo Nobel Industrial Chemicals
    2. BASF SE
    3. BPS Products
    4. Feralco
    5. Gulbrandsen

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the future trends in the market?

    Growing focus on environment sustainability is an emerging trend in the market.

    Based on geography, which region is expected to record a highest CAGR in the market.

    The North America market is expected to account for the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing construction industry in the region.

    Which grade segment accounted for the highest share in the ferric chloride market?

    The anhydrous grade segment accounted for the largest market share in 2023.

    What are the driving factors impacting the ferric chloride market?

    Growing construction industry is a key driver in the market

    What are the key players operating in the ferric chloride market?

    Akzo Nobel Industrial Chemicals, BASF SE, BPS Products, Feralco, Gulbrandsen, Kemira, Malay Sino Chemicals, PVS Chemicals, Saf Sulphur Factory, and Sidra Wasser Chemie are some of the key players operating in the market.

    What is the expected CAGR of the Ferric Chloride Market ?

    The Ferric Chloride Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 4% from 2023 to 2031

    Habi Ummer
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    Habi is a seasoned Market Research Analyst with 8 years of experience specializing in the Chemicals and Materials sector, with additional expertise in the Food & Beverages and Consumer Goods industries. He is a Chemical Engineer from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) and has developed deep domain knowledge across industrial and specialty chemicals, paints and coatings, paper and packaging, lubricants, and consumer products. Habi’s core competencies include market sizing and forecasting, competitive benchmarking, trend analysis, client engagement, report writing, and team coordination—making him adept at delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

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    5. Gulbrandsen
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    8. PVS Chemicals
    9. Saf Sulphur Factory
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